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The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has raised concerns over the government’s new landlord database, warning it could impose an annual cost of at least £327 million on the private rented sector. This figure is significant given the scale of England’s rental mark
The 30-year UK gilt yield surpassing 6% on 1 October 2026 signals a notable shift in long-term borrowing costs. For landlords with fixed-rate mortgage deals maturing in the next six to 18 months, this increase demands urgent attention. Rising gilt yields tend to push up mortgage
Mortgage rates for two- and five-year fixed deals are edging closer to 6%, with Moneyfacts reporting the average two-year fixed rate at 5.96% as of early October 2026. This level has not been seen since June 2024, signalling a sustained upward trend in borrowing costs for homebuy
NatWest Intermediaries and TSB have announced a series of mortgage rate adjustments effective from 3 October 2026. These changes include both increases and reductions across various product categories, covering new business, existing customers, and additional borrowing. Brokers a
The Green Party’s latest proposal to impose broad rent caps across the UK rental market has sparked immediate debate among property professionals. Their plan aims to limit rent increases to a fixed percentage above inflation, targeting affordability for tenants amid rising living
EY’s latest forecast points to mortgage lending growth holding up reasonably well in 2026, with an increase from 3% in 2025 to 3.3% this year. This modest uptick contrasts with the broader banking sector, where lending growth is more subdued or contracting. For UK property invest
A recent fine of £8,600 imposed on a letting agent for breaching the Renters’ Rights Act sends a clear signal to property professionals. Local authorities are increasing their enforcement activity to ensure agents adhere to new tenant protections introduced under the Act. This ca
Nationwide’s latest data shows UK house prices dipped by 0.2% in September, pushing the average property value down to £274,251. This reverses the modest 0.1% increase recorded in August and marks the weakest annual growth rate since December 2025, with year-on-year price rises h
UK rental prices have climbed by nearly 5% recently, but this headline figure masks growing disparities between regions. Data from Property Industry Eye shows London and the South East continue to experience the sharpest increases, with rents climbing above 7% year-on-year. Meanw
Mortgage Advice Bureau’s decision to include Gable Mortgages, a 100% loan-to-value (LTV) lender, signals a notable shift in the UK mortgage market. Gable offers zero-deposit products with five-year fixed rates, catering to buyers of both new-build and existing homes. For property
Scottish landlords must brace for a significant shift in tenant compensation rules coming into effect on 6 October 2026. The First-tier Tribunal will now be empowered to award tenants up to 36 months’ rent if a tenancy is wrongfully terminated, a twelvefold increase from the prev
Local authorities across the UK are intensifying efforts to clamp down on unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This renewed focus on enforcement is a response to growing concerns about safety standards and overcrowding in shared properties. For landlords and letting a
